Class Structure and some Essentials

Hey guys,

From here on out, I'll be posting general questions onto the blog. So here are some I received recently.

how many hours a day/different classes/age groups will we be teaching?

This all depends on what school you get assigned to and how we divide up the teaching duties according to your comfort levels. As of right now, the schools we have listed break down like this:

SMAK5 - public high school 55
St. Albertus - private high school 30
My little island - Elementary School 64
SMP Kosayu - Jr. High 27
SMPN 19 - Jr. High 134
SMPK Mardiwiyata - Jr. High 50
SMK 7 - Vocational 142
Adult Evening Classes 20

The number that follows is the class size. 

what type of clothing is absolutely inappropriate? for instance are sleeveless shirts considered inappropriate? what about bikinis?  

Bikinis are not totally inappropriate but they might attract unwanted attention. Sleeveless sirts are frowned upon and don't get me started on low-cut shirts! Generally, try to cover your knees and shoulders. Try to remember that as you pack for the hot climate. It is not uncommon to see women who wear suits that only show their face and their hands.Knee length skirts/dresses, capris, and jeans are all good to go. 

are we expected to bring gifts for our host families?

Yes! Good ideas for gifts are picture books, little souvenirs like keychains and magnets, and other items that you can tell a story about your home with. My host family loved the postcard book of Vermont the other volunteer I lived with gave. They also liked the Stanford shirt I gave. 

during the conference call the midpoint break was mentioned. will we be in malang the entire time or will we be going?

Unlike the other programs, we will be in Malang the entire time.

Sweet! I think i'm getting the hang out this blogging business. Anyway, another important point i like to make is that the outlets in Indonesia are different from the ones in US so I highly recommend bring an Adapter if you are going to bring any electronics.

Anyway, keep checking for updates and PROVIDE A BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF YOURSELF!

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